Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4

Following is a thorough review of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WG-4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 16 months earlier than the WG-4 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 & Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the WG-4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and WG-4 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-4 will give you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 is going to be behind in sensor tech.